Mitrospingus is a genus of bird formerly in the family Thraupidae. Established by Robert Ridgway in 1898, it contains the following species:[2]
| Image | Scientific name | Common name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
Mitrospingus cassinii | Dusky-faced tanager | Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela |
| Mitrospingus oleagineus | Olive-backed tanager | Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela |
The name Mitrospingus is a combination of the Greek words mitra meaning “cap” or “head-dress” and spingos, meaning “finch”.[3]
References
- ^ “Mitrospingidae”. aviansystematics.org. The Trust for Avian Systematics. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ “ITIS Report: Mitrospingus“. Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ^ Jobling, James A. (2010). The Helm Dictionary of Scientific Names. London, UK: Christopher Helm. p. 257. ISBN 978-1-4081-2501-4.